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Full-Time

IT Team Lead

Product Value Chain/PLM

Posted on 10/13/2024

Fortune Brands

Fortune Brands

51-200 employees

Provides water, outdoor, and security solutions

Consumer Goods
Industrial & Manufacturing

Senior

North Olmsted, OH, USA

Hybrid work schedule: remote on Monday and Friday, in-office Tuesday to Thursday.

Category
IT Project Management
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Management
Oracle
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years’ experience with Agile Product Collaboration (PC) and one or more of the following Agile modules: Agile Engineering Collaboration (EC), Product Portfolio Management (PPM), Product Quality Management (PQM), Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics (OPLA) or Product Governance and Compliance (PG&C)
  • Excellent communication/presentation/facilitation skills (oral and written).
  • Strong business process design and development experience with a focus on PLM, PIM, or related areas.
  • Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
  • Self-motivated, team player that is task oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and cross functional teams in designing and delivering solutions.
  • Experience managing multiple projects.
  • Focus on system usability, training, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to build and maintain cross-functional work relationships with internal/external customers.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a functional and technical analyst for Agile PLM system consisting of multiple modules including Agile Product Collaboration (PC) and Product Portfolio Management (PPM) with planned expansion into additional modules including Product Governance and Compliance (PG&C), Product Quality Management (PQM), Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics (OPLA), and Engineering Collaboration (EC).
  • Manage ongoing support and maintenance of Agile PLM modules, processes, and capabilities.
  • Develop and execute PLM/PVC vision and strategy with a focus on the transition to Oracle Cloud solutions including Product Development Cloud, Product Data Hub, Innovation Management, etc.
  • Lead team providing day-to-day system and application support including user setup, management, and training.
  • Design, develop, test, document, and deploy system configuration changes, workflows, process extensions, and events.
  • Supervise, mentor, and coach IT team members supporting product value chain systems and processes including Configurator, Agile PLM, and item/product master.
  • Provide team leadership and guidance with frequent communication and focus on setting clear expectations.
  • Manage and support security model and related roles, groups, and privileges.
  • Manage upgrades, patching, and new module implementations.
  • Monitor and optimize Agile servers and databases supporting backups, patching, hot fixes, etc.
  • Support Product Value Chain system integrations.
  • Design and develop reports to support business requirements.
  • Establish and manage key performance indicators to measure and improve processes/systems.
  • Support the development and alignment of product data models across Product Value Chain systems.
  • Monitor and manage data cleansing requirements and data conversion initiatives.
  • Support and coordinate managed services resources and priorities.

Fortune Brands Innovations operates in the water, outdoors, and security sectors, providing products that enhance living spaces and ensure safety. The company offers a range of branded products, including water solutions, outdoor products, and security systems, which are sold through retail stores, online platforms, and direct sales to commercial builders. Their business model emphasizes brand leadership and continuous innovation, allowing them to adapt to changing market demands and maintain a competitive edge. Unlike many competitors, Fortune Brands focuses on expanding its distribution channels to reach a wider audience, which helps drive sales and revenue growth. The company's goal is to capitalize on growth opportunities in the home improvement and commercial building markets while ensuring long-term performance and customer satisfaction.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Deerfield, Illinois

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Value Hybrid, enhance FBIN's product offerings and market reach, particularly in digital safety solutions.
  • Significant investments from firms like Coldstream Capital Management and K.J. Harrison & Partners indicate strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and social impact, as highlighted in its 2023 ESG report, can attract socially-conscious consumers and investors.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the home improvement and security markets requires continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on strategic partnerships and acquisitions may pose integration challenges and affect operational efficiency.

What makes Fortune Brands unique

  • FBIN's Fortune Brands Advantage operating model ensures long-term performance and adaptability, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company's focus on high-growth sectors like water, outdoors, and security allows it to capitalize on favorable market conditions and consumer demand.
  • FBIN's strong brand portfolio and commitment to innovation enable it to maintain a competitive edge and capture market share.